Essays about: "characteristics of corporate social responsibility"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 42 essays containing the words characteristics of corporate social responsibility.

  1. 21. CSR as a tool for startups to gain external financing : A qualitative study in a Swedish context

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Niklas Henriques; Mattias Öberg; [2016]
    Keywords : CSR; sustainability; investment criteria;

    Abstract : Previous studies show that firms, in general, die young, and that they are in dire needs for capital injections. However, for various reasons, startups are sometime not able to gain financing, and in certain cases one prefer a certain type of capital, which has led to the pecking-order theory, which assumes that internal capital is preferred over external, and debt is issued rather than equity. READ MORE

  2. 22. Empowerment Through Social Media? : Examining Individual Communication Behaviour Towards Corporate Sustainability

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Chiara Kerber; Lisa Glowinski; [2016]
    Keywords : Communication; social media; corporate sustainability; individual empowerment; environmental psychology;

    Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this master thesis is to examine individual social media behaviour in relation to corporate sustainability issues. Based on a model from environmental psychology, factors that influence this behaviour are identified. Methodology/approach - The study followed an explanatory and qualitative approach. READ MORE

  3. 23. Opportunities and barriers to CSR : A qualitative case study of the most important aspects of CSR in medium-sized fashion companies in the moderate price range

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Michelle Bianchi; Malin Fredriksson; [2016]
    Keywords : barriers; opportunities; corporate social responsibility; CSR; CSR strategy; consumer behavior; fashion consumers; medium-sized fashion companies; moderate price range; fashion branding; fashion value chain; upstream value chain; purchasing; quality assurance; coordination; branding; sustainability; sustainable development;

    Abstract : This thesis covers a qualitative case study of corporate social responsibility work in medium-sized fashion companies in the moderate price range. The aim of the study was to research the barriers and opportunities to corporate social responsibility in medium-sized fashion companies within the moderate price range in order to understand which aspects that are most important for these companies to focus on. READ MORE

  4. 24. Sun, Sand, Sea & Sustainability?: A Study on Sustainable Tourism and Mass Tourism Management for the Islands of the Bahamas

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Caylie Johnsen; [2015]
    Keywords : Tourism; Alternative tourism.; Mass tourism; Sustainable tourism; Corporate Social Responsibility; Sustainability; Bahamas; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The aim of this research is to critically investigate and analyze the possible links between the emerging paradigm of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable tourism, as well if it can be considered for further improvements of mass tourism planning and management in the islands of the Bahamas. This study enquires into the Bahamas’ relative history of mass tourism, the role of mass tourism and alternative tourism in the Bahamas in relation to their sustainable development aim, as well the management characteristics of the CSR paradigm in accordance to mass tourism. READ MORE

  5. 25. Corporate social responsibility review in total quality management framework

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Sara Poureh; [2015]
    Keywords : total quality management; corporate social responsibility;

    Abstract : Corporate social responsibility has become part of the economic terminology since the seventh decade of the 20th century. From the beginning of the 21st century this context extended and multidimensional with several economic, social and legal connections. READ MORE